Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - 22nd Sunday - Year B

Sunday, August 29, 2021, is the twenty second Sunday in ordinary time, year B.  In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “I call to you all day long, have mercy on me, O Lord. You are good and forgiving, full of love for all who call to you. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Twenty First Sunday - Year B

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, August 22, 2021, as the twenty first Sunday in ordinary time, year B.  In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Solemnity of the Assumption

This 15^th day in the month of August 2021 should normally have been celebrated as the 20^th Sunday of ordinary time, year B.  However, Mother Church has selected the 15^th day of August of each year as the Solemnity of the Assumption of our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was assumed into heaven body and soul. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Let us rejoice in the Lord and celebrate this feast in honour of the Virgin Mary, at whose assumption the angels rejoice, giving praise to the Son of God. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 19th Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, August 08, 2021, as the nineteenth Sunday in ordinary time, year B.  In the Entrance Antiphon, we pray: “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones forever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 18th Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, August 01, 2021, as the eighteenth Sunday in ordinary time, year B.  In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “God, come to my help, Lord, quickly give me assistance. You are the one who helps me and sets me free. Lord, do not be long in coming. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 17th Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, July 25, 2021, as the 17^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 16th Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, July 18, 2021, as the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 15th Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, July 11, 2021 as the 15^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 14th Sunday - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, July 4, 2021, as the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Thirteenth Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, June 27, 2021, as the 13^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “All nations, clap your hands. Shout with a voice of joy to God. Amen.”